As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But the stakes for him are high nonetheless: restoring stability and projecting an image of national unity. Critics warn that growing restrictions on press freedom and political dissent are casting a shadow over the vote. And with 70% of the country still affected by armed conflict, many question whether the conditions for a truly democratic election are in place. Report on the ground by our correspondent Tom Canetti.

Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.

Ethiopians are preparing to vote in an election that the ruling party is expected to win by a landslide.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia heads to the polls on Monday in an election that the ruling party is predicted to win by a landslide due to a fragmented

As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory.…

Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability,…

ADDIS ABABA — As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh general elections since the downfall of the military regime in 1991 on Monday, Prime Minister Abiy...

Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.

De longues files d’attente pour un scrutin sans grand suspense: les Ethiopiens votent massivement depuis l’aube lundi pour des législatives auxquelles une large victoire semble…

Voting got underway in Ethiopia on Monday morning in the country’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is on course for a landslide victory,…

Speaking after casting his ballot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed "Ethiopia’s historical enemies" were trying to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the election.

Millions of Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in legislative elections expected to extend Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s rule, as opposition parties and analysts raised…

Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party,…

Les Éthiopiens votent massivement depuis l’aube lundi et jusqu’à minuit pour des législatives où une large victoire semble acquise au Parti de la prospérité (PP) du Premier…

Les Ethiopiens commencent à voter lundi pour les élections législatives, un scrutin sans véritable suspense dont l’ultra-favori est le Parti de la Prospérité (PP) du Premier…

Ethiopians voted Monday in an election marked by insecurity, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to secure a majority.

La légitimité du scrutin, verrouillé par les autorités, prévu lundi 1ᵉʳ juin, amène à s’interroger, alors que le vote est annulé ou perturbé dans les régions du Tigré, Amhara et…

Voting begins in Ethiopia where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to win a majority of seats

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide win. In power since 2018, Abiy is…

Polls opened on Monday with the ruling party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win. Observers are concerned over a fractured opposition, with the country facing…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in several constituencies. Opposition parties have warned that the elections are even less open than previous…